Intermediate Project Architect - Higher Education / Institutional Focus

Intermediate Project Architect – Higher Education / Institutional

Location: San Diego, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid / Flexible Studio Schedule

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us: We are an established, design-driven architecture and planning practice delivering complex institutional, educational, civic, commercial, and mixed-use projects throughout California and nationally.

Our teams are known for combining strong design thinking with disciplined technical execution, collaborative project delivery, and deep experience working with sophisticated public and institutional clients.Our San Diego studio offers the resources and project caliber of a respected multidisciplinary practice while providing the visibility, flexibility, and growth opportunities of a highly collaborative local team.

The Position: We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Project Architect to join our San Diego studio, with a primary focus on Higher Education and Institutional projects.

This role is ideally suited for an architect with 10+ years of professional experience who has a strong background supporting university, academic, research, civic, or comparable institutional environments.You will play a key role on a major higher education project in San Diego, working closely with project leadership, consultants, clients, and internal teams to help guide technical delivery, documentation, coordination, permitting, and construction administration.

What You'll Do

Support and lead architectural delivery across Higher Education, Institutional, Civic, Academic, and related project typesWork on complex university and campus-based projects from design development through construction administrationLead project documentation and coordination within Revit-based BIM environmentsPrepare, review, and coordinate architectural drawings, details, specifications, and construction document packagesCoordinate closely with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, specialty consultants, and other project stakeholdersMaintain alignment between design intent, technical requirements, constructability, and institutional standardsSupport permitting, agency review, and campus or owner approval processesEnsure documentation complies with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and jurisdictional standardsParticipate in client meetings, consultant meetings, internal coordination sessions, and project reviewsReview RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other construction-phase documentationAssist with field observations, punch walks, and resolution of construction-related issuesSupport project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and team coordinationPerform QA/QC reviews of architectural documentationMentor Job Captains, Designers, and junior architectural staffCollaborate closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Architects, and studio leadership to ensure successful project execution

Job Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience in architecture requiredArchitectural licensure is mandatory (CA / NCARB)Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited programStrong background in Higher Education, University, Academic, Institutional, Civic, or comparable complex project environmentsRelevant project experience supporting large university or campus-based projects strongly preferredExperience with UC, CSU, public university, research, academic, or similarly regulated institutional projects is highly desirableProven experience leading or supporting projects through design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administrationAdvanced Revit proficiency requiredStrong hands-on experience producing and coordinating complex architectural models and construction document setsStrong understanding of architectural detailing, building systems, materials, and construction methodsSolid knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and permitting requirementsStrong consultant and multidisciplinary coordination experienceExperience managing comprehensive construction document packagesExperience with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related architectural/project management toolsExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail and documentation qualityAbility to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary project teamsExperience mentoring or guiding junior architectural staff preferredLEED, WELL, or other relevant professional credentials are a plus

What's Offered

Highly Competitive Base Salary: $110,000-140,000 (DOE)Annual performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceEmployer-supported 401(k) / Retirement PlanGenerous PTO, Vacation, Sick & Holiday ProgramsHybrid / Flexible Studio ScheduleProfessional development and continuing education supportArchitectural licensure and professional organization supportExposure to major Higher Education, Institutional, and campus-based projectsOpportunity to work on a high-profile university project in the San Diego marketStrong project pipeline and long-term organizational stabilityCollaborative studio environment with access to experienced technical and design leadershipMeaningful project ownership and visibility with senior leadershipClear growth path into Senior Project Architect, Project Manager, Associate, and future leadership roles

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architect who wants to deepen their expertise in Higher Education and Institutional architecture while contributing to a significant university project in San Diego.The role offers more than production responsibility. You will have meaningful involvement in project coordination, technical documentation, consultant management, construction administration, and overall project execution.For architects with 10+ years of experience and a strong university or institutional background, this position offers an attractive combination of project quality, hybrid flexibility, technical growth, and long-term career advancement.

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Apply directly using the job posting link, then email your updated resume + portfolio to: Adam Boals | [email protected] the fastest review and consideration, please complete both steps.Qualified candidates will be contacted confidentially to discuss the opportunity, project portfolio, compensation, studio environment, and next steps.

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